The original stuff, whatever that may be, it a huge discussion. The Branca brothers like to think they are the real thing, and they are close enough, although they probably just made it a mass market product.

In any event, who cares....? Fernet is just as bad as the German stuff.... in case you didnt know, what the heck do you guys think the Jaeggermeister stuff is...... same dodo, different name, different place. Its all about getting hammered and still staying legal (alcohol content percentages).